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was helping the united states in the invasion of iraq in the mideast thing the palestinian. peace talks. egypt was serving the us too much. is trying to continue the same policy but it was some rhetorical distance some symbolic acts that he is independent for example it was his first visit first visit by any is actually the. thirty years no egyptian leader when he went there but did he break or any strategic alliance with the iranians no he went. on iranian policy on its policies on syria. and please the gulf states big finances of the egyptian economy and also he pleases the americans and the israelis and nobody was showing anything is happening remember the arab spring is all about putting the house and all the internal situation it is not about foreign policy and i don't see any a structural change an egyptian foreign policy since. the president is continuing the same old policy of mubarak but with this stance and some with some symbolism. but really clearly trying to get a fine balance between. the american interests and also what's happening in syria also the interest w
was helping the united states in the invasion of iraq in the mideast thing the palestinian. peace talks. egypt was serving the us too much. is trying to continue the same policy but it was some rhetorical distance some symbolic acts that he is independent for example it was his first visit first visit by any is actually the. thirty years no egyptian leader when he went there but did he break or any strategic alliance with the iranians no he went. on iranian policy on its policies on syria. and...
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iraq sending militias to support syria president. iran flying supplies to assad and not stopping the flights and secretary of state hillary clinton's not so successful trip to beijing. when's become of american foreign policy? have we lost our clout and power? can we get it back? jeff schmitt is joining us. jeff, that's the basic question, it does seem as though as the world becomes more interconnected and perhaps more economically powerful, the u.s. seems to be losing its influence when it comes to crises. is that a correct read or not? >> no, i think it is a correct read. there's no question we have lost some of the ability to shape global affairs compared to ten years ago. the important question is why and i think the rise of china and alternative power centers is certainly one explanation. but, you know, the failure of our economy to perform over the past ten years is probably even a greater indicator. we consistently underestimate the direct linkage between our economy and the ability to shape affairs abroad. you know, foreign c
iraq sending militias to support syria president. iran flying supplies to assad and not stopping the flights and secretary of state hillary clinton's not so successful trip to beijing. when's become of american foreign policy? have we lost our clout and power? can we get it back? jeff schmitt is joining us. jeff, that's the basic question, it does seem as though as the world becomes more interconnected and perhaps more economically powerful, the u.s. seems to be losing its influence when it...
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iraq. thanks. more news today violence is once again flared up. these are the images the world has been seeing from the streets of canada. giant corporations are old today. welcome back to the kaiser report i'm max kaiser time not going to niceville florida talk with karl denninger of market ticker dot org due to popular demand we've invited carl back on to finish our last conversation ended which was on the topic of libertarianism karl denninger welcome back to the kaiser report thank you max ok now you wrote on your blog recently karl the unmourned victims are banks or politics so let's start with your thoughts for example on offshoring tell us about why this so-called free trade is not in fact genuine libertarian policy problem with offshoring as it is practiced. as is often asserted a function of free markets. oh are we are not talking about a corporation that chooses to take its labor offshore because the people there are smarter are willing to work harder and therefore produce a superior product at a better price if that was the case that wo
iraq. thanks. more news today violence is once again flared up. these are the images the world has been seeing from the streets of canada. giant corporations are old today. welcome back to the kaiser report i'm max kaiser time not going to niceville florida talk with karl denninger of market ticker dot org due to popular demand we've invited carl back on to finish our last conversation ended which was on the topic of libertarianism karl denninger welcome back to the kaiser report thank you max...
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they were dying a slow death at the same time there are concerns that you just need a spark to iraq to a flame there are concerns particularly from the jordanian authorities that they could be rioting there are also concerns that they could be further clashes so the main concern at the moment is that the situation is so volatile you could lead to even bigger humanitarian catastrophe and still look on this hour here in r t on the welcome gas belgian workers are left in the cold is the continuing you are a crisis makes cheaper and the growth of labor more attractive more details on that in just a few minutes. a warning not to meddle in regional affairs greeted washington's top diplomat to china ahead of her visit secretary of state hillary clinton urged southeast asian nations to work together to resolve territorial disputes in the south china sea. there rehman university of china says washington's involvement is only fueling tensions. in the past few months when we see the nasty states picking sides are going to trip over the disputed. united states also. and appear to be if you can be
they were dying a slow death at the same time there are concerns that you just need a spark to iraq to a flame there are concerns particularly from the jordanian authorities that they could be rioting there are also concerns that they could be further clashes so the main concern at the moment is that the situation is so volatile you could lead to even bigger humanitarian catastrophe and still look on this hour here in r t on the welcome gas belgian workers are left in the cold is the continuing...
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that we hear all that we see all the time here in the states about how the wars in afghanistan and iraq iran think down here still is going to be a considerable forward aggressive strategy around the world particularly in the middle east i think whether you're looking at a romney administration or an obama administration i wouldn't look for the united states to have a different foreign policy in any kind of substantive way under romney than we have today because of the two party traps for a reason you know there's there's two terrible choices it's a lot like sitting down to a restaurant where they offer two needles and they're both just terrible so i personally would rather eat somewhere else and i would say well because you know either a protest vote for a secure third party for all show up at the polls and not vote for president i want them to know that i'm voting and i'm available to vote but i cannot endorse either of these two of them. and it is first exclusive interview with r t president vladimir putin talks about working with america's next leader so watch the full interview wit
that we hear all that we see all the time here in the states about how the wars in afghanistan and iraq iran think down here still is going to be a considerable forward aggressive strategy around the world particularly in the middle east i think whether you're looking at a romney administration or an obama administration i wouldn't look for the united states to have a different foreign policy in any kind of substantive way under romney than we have today because of the two party traps for a...
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that we hear all that we see all the time here in the states about how the wars in afghanistan and iraq are ramping down they are still is going to be a considerable forward aggressive strategy around the world particularly in the middle east i think whether you're looking at a romney administration or an obama administration i wouldn't look for the united states to have a different foreign policy in any kind of substantive way under romney because of the two party traps for a reason you know there's there's two terrible choices it's a lot like sitting down to a restaurant where they offer two needles and they're both just terrible. the democrats have criticized mitt romney for his vehement rhetoric against china is the obama administration seeks to improve relations with beijing state secretary in ri clinton she's in the chinese capital at the moment for talks but her visit comes amid rising diplomatic tensions beijing as ward washington to stay out of the country's territorial disputes with several other nations off the chinese coast the communist state has threatened to use force to
that we hear all that we see all the time here in the states about how the wars in afghanistan and iraq are ramping down they are still is going to be a considerable forward aggressive strategy around the world particularly in the middle east i think whether you're looking at a romney administration or an obama administration i wouldn't look for the united states to have a different foreign policy in any kind of substantive way under romney because of the two party traps for a reason you know...
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the saudis have had for many years pipelines through iraq. obviously that didn't work too well. but at the end of the date the strait of hormuz, there is a global water way, unlikely any one country would be able to do that. only the u.s. would be able to blockade the strait of hormuz. not iranians, not anybody in this neighborhood. melissa: that is interesting you would bring up that point because that is one of the theories i heard floating out there. that one of the reasons we're out in the strait of hormuz just in case we wanted to blockade the iranians in case nuclear tensions rose. >> absolutely. >> uss enterprise i was on was parked off cuba during the cuban missile crisis. >> that is exactly what will happen. when push comes to shove they will lose and they will lose a lot more than anybody else. again the world does not need their oil but they need the oil revenue more desperately than the rest of the world need their own oil. melissa: here we are in this strait patrolling. it is not just oil that goes through here, even though we see 20% of the world's oil travels thro
the saudis have had for many years pipelines through iraq. obviously that didn't work too well. but at the end of the date the strait of hormuz, there is a global water way, unlikely any one country would be able to do that. only the u.s. would be able to blockade the strait of hormuz. not iranians, not anybody in this neighborhood. melissa: that is interesting you would bring up that point because that is one of the theories i heard floating out there. that one of the reasons we're out in the...
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at that time, it was sort of the bread basket of iraq. they were making this decision to do this and he said, somebody said, what about this? we can't do this campaign against these guys because -- we have the americans way, we don't need that. >> we don't necessarily think of the food system. we think of ourselves as the primary accessories of it. go to wiki leaks and you will find some very interesting dialogues between american diplomats trying to tell people in other countries, you know, these farmers won't accept a certain foods, we have to find a way to make sure that these guys except rj mcleod. we all have our work cut out for us. i cannot just emphasize this as americans and works in ways that, you know, we don't even think of. >> it feels like the biggest hurdle, is just that -- in addition to being -- it's just that we've been trying to think that everything should be cheap, do you know what i mean? it's hard to have a conversation about it. because when you are on the side of the issue and you say that you look like a jackass.
at that time, it was sort of the bread basket of iraq. they were making this decision to do this and he said, somebody said, what about this? we can't do this campaign against these guys because -- we have the americans way, we don't need that. >> we don't necessarily think of the food system. we think of ourselves as the primary accessories of it. go to wiki leaks and you will find some very interesting dialogues between american diplomats trying to tell people in other countries, you...
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our troops are home from iraq and we have a game plan to bring troops home from afghanistan. four years ago osama bin laden was out there doing harm to the world. he's no longer there today. four years ago our auto industry was on the verge of collapse. today the u.s. auto manufacturers are doing well, creating manufacturing jobs for our future. we're in better shape today but we need to continue in the direction that will create the jobs we need for the future. we don't want to go back to the failed policies that brought us this misery. >> what do you want to hear tomorrow night? there has been criticism of mitt romney that his speech had a lot of great rhetoric earn short on specifics. does the president need to tell the american people more specifically than they've heard in a long time, about how he plans to move the country forward? >> i think you're going to find two different visions for america. i think president obama will talk about his record, what he's been able to do under an extremely difficult environment, how he's been able to change the direction of this coun
our troops are home from iraq and we have a game plan to bring troops home from afghanistan. four years ago osama bin laden was out there doing harm to the world. he's no longer there today. four years ago our auto industry was on the verge of collapse. today the u.s. auto manufacturers are doing well, creating manufacturing jobs for our future. we're in better shape today but we need to continue in the direction that will create the jobs we need for the future. we don't want to go back to the...
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and i think in foreign policy he has kept us safe and ended the war in iraq and i think that really as the first lady was talking about, we have gotten to know him. and i think has demonstrated the character and the leadership that we need. during this difficult time. >> and why is the race tied? well, i mean, the economy is tough. and it's hard times. and so i think that -- but i think everybody should really take advantage of the privilege that we all have living in this country and do research on the things that matter to them. this is going to be a close election and votes will count. and i grew up hearing it's one person, my father would not have been elected president and we know that was a tremendous choice. people should realize that their vote counts and they should really take advantage and get involved. it's fun. >> caroline kennedy you've studied history the daughter of a president someone close to someone your uncle, ted kennedy who ran for president. the republicans have really tried to paint this president as a socialist practically somebody who just wants government to
and i think in foreign policy he has kept us safe and ended the war in iraq and i think that really as the first lady was talking about, we have gotten to know him. and i think has demonstrated the character and the leadership that we need. during this difficult time. >> and why is the race tied? well, i mean, the economy is tough. and it's hard times. and so i think that -- but i think everybody should really take advantage of the privilege that we all have living in this country and do...
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. >> reporter: josh, i want to wrap it up with you because you also were wounded in iraq and you have kind of a goal here to employ and hire wounded warriors and veterans that work on the app with you? >> yes. so, you know, last year i was wounded in iraq and ended up in walter reed and have been part of the wounded transition unit, the warrior transition unit since then. i just think that wounded warriors just, you know, soldiers in general have an affinity for sports. and, you know, if you can't be a part of it the way that you used to before your injuries, maybe being a part of yellowflag will give them one way that they can be interacting with sports. as we gain popularity, we absolutely want to get to the point where we can hire veterans and wounded warriors to be part of our company and help us succeed. >> reporter: great. really great to meet you guys. love what you're doing. i love the app. it's very cool to look at and keeping the scores and information on players along with the fun. so thank you so much for coming in. best of luck to you. hope everything works out. >> thanks
. >> reporter: josh, i want to wrap it up with you because you also were wounded in iraq and you have kind of a goal here to employ and hire wounded warriors and veterans that work on the app with you? >> yes. so, you know, last year i was wounded in iraq and ended up in walter reed and have been part of the wounded transition unit, the warrior transition unit since then. i just think that wounded warriors just, you know, soldiers in general have an affinity for sports. and, you...
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we were in a war in iraq. the president committed to end the war. we've done that. our troops are coming home. osama bin laden was plotting against us each and every day. we don't have to worry about him anymore. if you look at how our country has moved forward, we are certainly moving in the right direction, but willie, there are certainly americans sitting around their breakfast table right now trying to figure out how to make ends meet, so our work is not done. we still have a long way to go. >> it's not just about the numbers. valerie, it's really about the perception and you're trailing significantly in [ inaudible ]. that's a big issue going into the campaign, is it not? >> this is what this convention is all about. it gives us an opportunity to really crystallize for the american people this stark contrast and it's their choice, what direction we want to go forward. i think the president in the course of this week, you're going to hear from so many speakers who talk about their life story and how this agenda moves their life forward, embodies the american dre
we were in a war in iraq. the president committed to end the war. we've done that. our troops are coming home. osama bin laden was plotting against us each and every day. we don't have to worry about him anymore. if you look at how our country has moved forward, we are certainly moving in the right direction, but willie, there are certainly americans sitting around their breakfast table right now trying to figure out how to make ends meet, so our work is not done. we still have a long way to...
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worse, no, and pakistan, yemen, somalia, iraq, afghanistan, iran, no. infrastructure, yes. making sure that america it creates jobs, yes. tax cuts for people at the top one know. the trade deficit, no. are not for spending money on anything. i want to rebuild america. take care of things that tom. neil: this idea of rebuilding america, you and i have had it out on this issue before. highway tolls and surtaxes and excise taxes and gasoline taxes, you would think all of our roads would be paved with gold, and get it does not happen that way. maybe it's money well intended, but i don't know whether we need our own lockbox toolbox, but it is not going for the intention, the private sector. >> take $2 trillion to bring our infrastructure. neil: the say you're right. who is passing this money away. >> not that it is being spent in a way that it shouldn't. neil: i don't think it is going to the right people. >> we need to have an investment in carper structure. government is to spend money to rebuild. it is an investment in america, and it creates millions of new jobs. that's how
worse, no, and pakistan, yemen, somalia, iraq, afghanistan, iran, no. infrastructure, yes. making sure that america it creates jobs, yes. tax cuts for people at the top one know. the trade deficit, no. are not for spending money on anything. i want to rebuild america. take care of things that tom. neil: this idea of rebuilding america, you and i have had it out on this issue before. highway tolls and surtaxes and excise taxes and gasoline taxes, you would think all of our roads would be paved...
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what was the difference, and david may be able to comment on this, between the experience in iraq and the experience of the correspondents in world war ii? >> david, do you want to -- >> well, i think what the difference is aside from the technological differences, there's sort of a cultural difference built up over those 50 years of the relationship between the press and the military and so i just don't think -- you know, as i said in the beginning, the fact that most of the soldiers in world wd war ii were just thrown in, you know, enlistees and draftees as well as the writers, there was a much closer parallel between them, and the press and the military now are unfortunately two separate cultures, and so there's not the same -- people can overcome it. good journalists can do it, and they can also write the truth, but there's more obstacles to overcome. >> they were embedded in one unit. they were not allowed to -- >> yeah. they had one narrow per speck tie and some knew how to do that and others got lost in it and became the cheerleaders thattize p -- eisenhower didn't want. >> in
what was the difference, and david may be able to comment on this, between the experience in iraq and the experience of the correspondents in world war ii? >> david, do you want to -- >> well, i think what the difference is aside from the technological differences, there's sort of a cultural difference built up over those 50 years of the relationship between the press and the military and so i just don't think -- you know, as i said in the beginning, the fact that most of the...